A guide to buying UK carb and SPi Rover Mini Coopers

摘要

Few would argue that the ultimate pocket rocket motor cars of the 1960s were BMC's Mini Coopers, of which the 1275cc Mini Cooper S was the most coveted. But, where once these cars were every boy racer's affordable dream, today they are a rare sight with the best examples currently commanding prices in excess of £40,000! And, even if you are starting with a 'cheaper' restoration project, assuming you can find one, you will soon discover that rebuilding these 1960s classics back to original specification does not come at 1960s prices.